9th Mar 2004, 13:39

I just bought a 2000 eclipse GT and I have already fallen in love. The car performs great, but the resale value is not so good. My only complaint so far is the visibiliy. The back window is almost imposible to see out of. Other than that the car is fast and looks great.

2nd May 2001, 18:20

Just a few things I learned when I was shopping for my Eclipse. I drove a GS model, and then a GT, and the performance went up considerably with the GT package. The suspension is also totally different in the GT. I'm also not sure about whether or not your driver's seat is power, but mine is, and it adjusts in the ways you are talking about.

15th May 2001, 12:56

I agree, and wish I had included it on my survey. The body roll is horrible! I'm thinking about going with some aftermarket sway bars, I'll reply if it goes well. The suspension on my GT is MUCH to plush for a sports car. You can learn to drive around it, but that's not really exceptable for a high performance car. I've almost lost the rear end sliding through turns it rolls so much, you're forced to set up for turns by compressing the suspension. Don't know if the other reply is right, but if the GT is better than the others as far as body roll, I feel for you man!

2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 3.0 V6 from North America

Summary:

Mitsucrappy!

Faults:

After owning the car for less than 48 hours and driving it 147 miles, SMOKE WAS COMING FROM MY ENGINE. I immediately took the car in for repairs, but after five days I still have not got it back! It appears that the engine had defective front and rear main seals that allowed gear oil to enter the main engine housing. The engine has been taken apart and rebuilt before its first fill up.

When I requested a new fully operational car, I was informed that it is not Mitsubishi's policy to give customers what they purchase (i.e. a WORKING CAR!)

General Comments:

I have owned three cars in my life:

1. 1984 Mazda 626 (bought used in 1993)

2. 1986 VW Rabbit (bought used in 1996)

3. 1998 Ford Escort ZX2 (bought in 1998)

I drove each car for more than 30,000 miles, without one instance of a smoking engine or TWO REPAIRS! Mitsubishi make defective cars!!

2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 3.0 V6 24 valve from Japan

Summary:

Faults:

Small tapping sound from the headliner, from a loose clip from wires for the power sunroof. Easily taken care of right away at the dealer.

General Comments:

A real blast to drive. A real head turner. Awesome exhaust note when getting on it. Fairly impressive off the line. Handling at high speed(100) plus is very impressive. I've done 125+ and it was as stable as going 65. You really have to watch the speedo, you do not realize how fast you are going as it is that stable at high speeds. A 7 speaker Infinity stereo only adds to the appeal of this car.

2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 3.0 V6 from North America

Summary:

Strikingly good looks and great performance at a reasonable price

Faults:

Have only had the car 3 weeks. But, it's been a real kick. The sporttronic is a lot of fun. It rides beautifully. Having had a powerful turbo, I prefer the normally aspirated engine. It's more responsive although a little slower to 60 and the 1/4 mile.